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YA57 YLW

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,637 mi
Last recorded88,637 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 YLW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 88,637 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 88,636 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 84,710 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 82,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 79,164 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 75,656 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 75,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2021 71,812 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 69,813 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 65,917 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 61,872 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 61,872 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 59,413 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 56,777 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 53,713 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 49,746 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 44,493 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,650 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 29,005 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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YA57 YLW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 63,213 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA57 YLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YA57 YLW registered?

YA57 YLW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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